News by subject: LGB

MOLAA, the only museum in the United States fully dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art, announced that Susana Gonzalez Edmond, a former Vice President at ACTUM, LLC., who previously served as Chief of Staff to Robert...

Today is the International Day against homophobia and transphobia. For this occasion, the Fondation Émergence and advertising agency Havas Montréal, created at the Haute École d'Horlogerie Arc in Switzerland, a first of its kind: a 54-second watch,...

As a longstanding supporter of Pride, Bud Light Canada is proud to announce the launch of Bud Light Camp ? an LGBTQIA2S+ community and ally-focused adult...

As part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is launching Les voix multiples, a four-episode podcast aimed at raising awareness about the reality of LGBTQ2+...

Spencer's announced that for the second consecutive year, over 680 retail locations will support the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to raise awareness and funds to fight for social justice, civil liberties, and LGBTQ+ rights through a round up...

When it comes to self-expression, personal style offers an important opportunity to showcase individuality. And while clothing choice is just one piece of individual identity, those clothes can have the power to help everyone look and feel like their...

Evry1, the community platform for talent acquisition professionals, has released the full speaker list and further details for its upcoming talent acquisition community event, Recruit With Pride: a 1-day event hosting hiring professionals and a...

In today's labor market, a focus on diversity and inclusion (D&I) is increasingly important for both businesses and workers alike ? and the landscape is changing fast. To help make sense of the rapidly changing corporate world, Randstad USA is...

Enspira, a comprehensive HR consulting firm fueled by global cross-industry experience offering inclusive, innovative and insightful organization and talent solutions, announced that the company has been named to Inc. Magazine's Annual Best...

After a two-year break, gay men interested in building a family will once again gather in-person to learn how they can have children through IVF and surrogacy in an immersive yet COVID-safe format that includes on-site rapid testing and safe catering...

Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI) is proud to announce the live return of MOBIfest, an annual interactive wellness festival that focuses on culture, community, and health while celebrating the voices of Black gay and queer people of color in...

For the second year in a row, Mill Street Brewery is partnering with Canadian Drag Queen, Lemon, to release its limited-edition beer Tea Time Lemon Wheat, in support of Pride month. In celebration of this launch and pride month, the brand donated...

Pride on the Block returns to downtown West Palm Beach on Saturday, June 4th for its biggest event yet. The annual block party, now in its third year, is the main fundraiser for Transpire Help, a local LGBTQ+ organization. This year's festivities are...

Yesterday, representatives from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights joined the family of slain trans activist Vicky Hernández in San Pedro Sula as the government of Honduras formally acknowledged responsibility for Hernández's 2009 murder. Honduran...

Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brand , today announced the next iteration of its partnership with Central Coast neighbor Pacific Pride Foundation, the largest LGBTQ+ center between Los Angeles and San Francisco dedicated to creating a thriving, vibrant...

Continuing its 40+ year of support and allyship for the LGBTQ community, Absolut unveils 'Out & Open' to pay homage to LGBTQ bars and restaurants and the many ways these critical spaces serve the LGBTQ community. The ongoing initiative taps voices...

As part of its ongoing mission to increase LGBTQ+ visibility and celebrate those within the community, SKITTLES®, a proud part of Mars, Incorporated, is teaming up with GLAAD for the third year in a row to give up its signature rainbow during Pride...

HUGS, the newest cannabis retail brand under MWG Holdings Group, Inc. ("MWG"), is launching their first products for PRIDE month. As part of the launch, the brand is donating $1 from every HUGS 3.5g jar sold in June to the Sacramento LGBT Community...

For the first time in the organization's history, the Jacksonville Symphony will host a Pride Night celebration on May 26 to conclude its Symphony In 60 series of the 2021/22 season. The Symphony will donate proceeds raised in a 50/50 raffle to...

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., part of the Newell Brands portfolio and the leader in home fragrance, announces the creation of a new, limited-edition fragrance, Love is Love, to raise awareness of global nonprofit Rainbow Railroad's mission to...

KM Strategies Group (KMSG) is celebrating its first anniversary by awarding $30,000 to a social justice organization based in the Deep South or Appalachia that is working to address critical equity and justice issues. KMSG also announced plans...

Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial clients, is proud to announce that the firm has been named a 2022 DiversityInc Noteworthy Company. This is the third consecutive year Guidehouse is...

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, announced funding for 18 Indigenous organizations (including 15 Indigenous women's and three 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations) through multi-year agreements that amplify their voices...

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant barrier to achieving gender equality, and it is preventable. The Government of Canada is committed to preventing and addressing GBV in all its forms. Today, Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Métis Nation honours today, May 5, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Folks. Later today, LFMO will host a virtual event for Métis women and...

Debbie Villafaña, Egg Donor Program Director, Fairfax EggBank, will join a panel of experts on donor egg IVF at Men...

NOW That's What I Call Music!, the world's bestselling multiple-artist album series, showcases today's biggest hits across chart-topping numbered volumes and themed releases. NOW's latest edition, NOW That's What I Call Pride, will be released May 20...

The AI4Good Lab, founded by Dr. Doina Precup and Angelique Mannella, has kicked off its sixth annual program! The Lab open doors in AI for people of marginalized gender identities, including but not limited to transgender women, cisgender women, and...

The Paley Center for Media announced today its month-long celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Paley Center is celebrating the legacy of achievements of iconic AAPI on-screen talent, creatives, and influencers in...

45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide, and LGBTQ youth of color reported higher rates than their white peers.60% of youth who wanted mental health...

ORAM, the Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration, today announced the expansion of its housing program for displaced LGBTIQ Ukrainians to include longer-term housing options, including the launch of a housing collective in Berlin, where ORAM has...

Brightline, the leading virtual behavioral health solution designed specifically to support children, teenagers, and their families, today announced a partnership with Peer Health Exchange, a national nonprofit that has worked with over 168,000 young...

Chelsea Austin Montgomery-Duban Wäechter, a writer, speaker and life coach also known as Chelsea Austin, announced today the debut of her memoir, Inexplicably Me: A Story of Labels, Worthiness, and Refusing to Be Boxed In. Chelsea's family made...

Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI) is teaming up with local New York-based Entertainers, Entrepreneurs and Community Based Leaders for their signature MOBItalks presented by ViiV Healthcare accelerate initiative. MOBItalks, a free personal and...

On June 18, 2022, the City of Wilton Manors will host the much-anticipated Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. The street festival will kick off at 3 p.m., followed by a twilight...

Built In, a technology recruitment platform, today invites professionals across the U.S. to submit nominations to its 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards....

Today, method is launching method for Change, a platform dedicated to driving change by making it joyful, every day, and addictive, using the power of creativity to dissolve the barriers to doing good. method will be kicking off this initiative by...

A recent CVS Health® /Morning Consult survey of Americans age 18+ found that mental health concerns are continuing to rise among individuals of all backgrounds, especially Black, age 65+, young adult, and LGBTQIA+ respondents. The survey also found...

LGBTQ+ center Destination Tomorrow opens its doors to the community in Atlanta, Ga. today. Known for providing crucial services including healthcare, career readiness and financial literacy, the organization, which started as the only LGBTQ+ center...

Health Canada announced their approval of the Canadian Blood Services' (CBS) move to behaviour-based screening questions for blood donations, ending the homophobic blood ban....

LOVELOUD Festival (http://loveloudfest.com) is excited to announce new performers and speakers to its all-star lineup. The festival, returning on May 14, 2022 after a two-year hiatus, will be held at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City and is designed to...

Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada's leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Heaton Dyer as Pink Triangle Press' Chief Growth Officer, effective June 13, 2022....

Today, Health Canada authorized a submission from Canadian Blood Services to eliminate the current three-month blanket donor deferral period for all sexually active men who have sex with men, and instead screen all donors, regardless of gender or...

Mark Howells' novel Pride introduces James and three other 'wounded' souls. On a hunting safari, James hopes the adventure will help him experience real humility. Mesmerised by the power, freedom and ferocity of a pride of lions, along with their...

Gay couples and individuals who want to become parents are invited to hear guest speaker, Daniel Christie, M.D., of IVF FLORIDA Reproductive Associates, address the selection and screening of egg donors on April 30, 2022, during the Men Having Babies...

Despite calls for a boycott Florida over Don't Say Gay, organizers doubled down with their determination to support Florida's gay men and their desire to have a family. After two years of break due to COVID-19, the internationally-known MHB...

In light of recent political attacks targeting LGBTQIA+ youth, event organizers saw a need to provide the young LGBTQIA+ community with a space to be themselves, meet other kids like them, and celebrate their identities. "We...

Dallas Southern Pride will host its Juneteenth Unity Weekend celebration, June 16-19, 2022. This year's celebration will include a myriad of events, including health and wellness screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, concerts, their annual Juneteenth...

BFF, an open-access community with a mission to help women and non-binary people get educated, connected, and empowered in web3, launched in January 2022 with a virtual event that included an airdrop of 8,444 free NFT Friendship Bracelets. With a...

Henkel, the company behind well-known brands such as Loctite®, Dial®, Schwarzkopf® hair care and Persil® laundry detergent announced today that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2022....